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53 Saw Mill Hill, Berwick, ME, 03901

4beds
2baths
2,519sqft
$495,000
$197price/sqft
$3,486/moest. monthly cost
$139,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

0.6 mi to Sullivan Square/Corner Point Brewing • 0.5 mi to Cumberland Farms • 0.9 mi to Salmon Falls River kayak launch 1796 Colonial on 1.18± acres offering 2,519± SF, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Flexible first-floor plan with living, dining, eat-in kitchen, laundry, full bath, and two additional rooms that function as office/studio/guest spaces; second floor includes three bedrooms and a full bath. Multiple wood-burning fireplaces, including one with a wood stove. Period character throughout: wide-plank floors, original doors/trim/paneling, and a curved front stair. A preserved and reconstructed detached 2.5-story barn blends historic form with utility: salvaged/new timbers, commercial floor-load construction, insulated metal roof, prep for town water/sewer, and an active ME DOT driveway permit; CAD drawings available. Parking for 5-10 vehicles on gravel/paved areas plus a front porch. Recent improvements per seller: newer roof, boiler, and water heater. Utilities: public water and public sewer; hot-water heat. Approximately 0.6 mi to downtown Berwick/Sullivan Square, ~0.5 mi to convenience/fuel on School St, and ~0.9 mi to the Berwick Landing kayak/canoe launch on the Salmon Falls River. Quick access to NH shopping and dining corridors.

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
40
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Vivian E Hussey SchoolGrades K-31.0 mi
3/10
Noble Middle SchoolGrades 6-72.4 mi
6/10
Noble High SchoolGrades 8-124.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1796

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone,Granite
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Clapboard

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second

Bedroom2

  • Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Level: Second

Bedroom3

  • Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Level: First

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Bonus Room

  • Level: Second

Dining Room

  • Features: Heat Stove,Heat Stove Hookup,Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Level: First

Family Room

  • Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Level: First

Features

  • 1st Floor Bedroom,Attic,One-Floor Living,Pantry
  • Flooring: Vinyl,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,519

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,519
  • Total interior livable area: 2,519 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Heat Stove,Heat Stove Hookup
  • Level: First

Laundry

  • Level: First

Living Room

  • Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Level: First

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Level: Second

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: BERWMU001B19
  • Zoning: R1

Features

  • Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 1.18 Acres
  • Features: City Lot,Open Lot,Rolling Slope

Parking

  • Parking features: Gravel,Paved,5 - 10 Spaces

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Hurricane
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,502$30,024
Home Insurance $125$1,500
Property Taxes $493$5,916
Electricity $366$4,393
Total$3,486$41,832

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$119,520/yr
40% on housing$104,580/yr
45% on housing$92,960/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.2%
8.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.7%
7.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$197This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 03901$226
York County$380

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 03901$250
York County$295

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-25Price change$495,000
2025-10-06Price change$525,000
2025-08-19Price change$575,000
2025-06-30Listed for sale$610,000
2021-02-23Listing removed--
2014-05-09Sold$189,900
2014-04-08Listing removed$800
2014-03-22Listed for rent$800
2014-03-04Price change$189,900
2013-10-04Price change$199,000
2013-09-15Price change$220,000
2013-06-07Price change$234,900
2013-04-27Price change$239,900
2013-02-23Price change$244,900
2012-08-01Listed for sale$249,900

For Sale by Agent

BrokerageBetter Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

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